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Trump Announces $275 Million Nursing-Home Nurse Program at Florida Rally

President Donald Trump unveiled a $275 million program to recruit and retain nurses at nursing homes, offering up to $40,000 in student-loan repayment for a three-year commitment. Applications open Oct. 26 in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

By admin Oct. 23, 2026 · 10:45 PM ET 2 min read

A caregiver in scrubs walking beside an elderly resident in a wheelchair down a bright nursing home hallway

President Donald Trump announced a $275 million program on Friday to recruit and retain nurses at nursing homes, unveiling the initiative at a rally in Fort Myers, Florida.

A nurse in scrubs reviewing paperwork at a nursing station in a long-term care facility

The program, called Nurses for Nursing Homes, is expected to support more than 4,000 nurses across the country, according to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“Today I have breaking news for the benefit of American seniors,” Trump said at the rally. “I’m pleased to announce that the Trump administration is investing in nurses and elder-care facilities all across America, including in the great state of Florida. You need them.”

What nurses can get

A caregiver's hands holding an elderly person's hands

Eligible nurses can receive up to $40,000 in student-loan repayment, a $10,000 stipend, or both, in exchange for a three-year commitment to work an average of at least 30 hours a week at a qualifying nursing home.

Applicants must hold an active registered nurse or licensed practical or vocational nurse license and work at a Medicare- or Medicaid-certified long-term-care facility. Nursing students can start an application before graduation but must earn a license and secure qualifying employment before receiving benefits.

Paid for with nursing-home penalties

A small single-story nursing home building with a parking lot in a rural setting

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has committed $100 million to the program, and states are putting up at least another $175 million. The money comes from civil monetary penalties collected from nursing homes by CMS and the states.

The program will focus on rural communities and areas facing the worst labor shortages. All 50 states and Washington, D.C., are taking part; every rural nursing facility qualifies, along with additional facilities in higher-need areas.

Nursing students in scrubs watching an instructor demonstrate care on a training mannequin in a classroom

“This initiative will recruit and retain thousands of nurses, expand care in rural and high-need communities, and create new pathways into long-term care careers,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.

Applications open on Oct. 26 at nursesfornursinghomes.cms.gov.

Reporting based on coverage by Fox Business.

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